>> Chuckle.. but there's one very important thing to beware of
>> with a horse that
>> might be overly sensitive to pain.. and that is that if
>> they get a little tummy
>> trouble they can get silly really fast about it.
 
> I never thought about that, Bob .... I'll be sure to keep a sharp
> watch on her for that ....... thanks for the advice!
 
No problem.
 
 
> Yes, I keep BUTE paste and Banamine (sp) too ..... and yes, my vet  DOES
> agree that keeping an "emergency kit" is worth it and makes sure I have
 
Good.
 
> bandages, peroxide, alcohol, Scarlet Oil,
 
What do you use Scarlet Oil on?
 
 
> that yellow sticky stuff -- feels like vasoline
 
Furicine.
 
> and is yellow, Wonder Dust,
 
Hmmm don't use wonder dust on thin ckinned horses.. promotes proud flesh. :/
 
 
> too but just can't remember exactly what I have on hand.  I do go through
> the stuff from time to time to make sure I've got most emergencies
> covered
 
Also keep an eye on the experation date for the medicine. Injectable Pen 
should also be refrigerated. 
 
 
> Also have pliers, screwdriver and hammer (just in case someone looses a
> shoe and I have to pull it off before the farrier can get here).
 
Should also have a nipper (to pull the shoe) and the block of metal that the 
shoers use to undo the cinch they put in the nails. When in doubt.. just use 
a rasp to break the cinch.  
 
Oh yes.. a smoke alarm. :)
 
                                      BK 
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